Caribbean Rice and Beans

[Sage]

I admitted that I did not know too much about Caribbean food, but I am reading and learning every day. It is a fascinating subject with such a variety of products, foods and recipes that I hope you might be tempted to try.
Caribbean recipes combine African, Amerindian, French, East Indian, British,Oriental and Spanish styles of cooking. These traditions are a reflection of the early settlers of the region.

Rice and bean dishes are a staple food in many regions of the world, but I had never seen this served here until lately.

In the Caribbean, each island has their own way of preparing them. My first recipe I want to offer you is Caribbean Rice and Beans from Member #182809
Thank you so much Happy Harry to have introduced us to this Caribbean gem.
Following Caribbean influence, I used coconut oil to replace olive oil.



Ingredients
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large pimiento, thin strips or 1 large roasted red peppers, cut into short thin strips
1/2 small green peppers, cut into short, thin strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
5 -10 dashes Tabasco sauce ( can use another hot sauce)
3 cups cooked white rice
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste



In large saute pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add pimiento, green pepper and garlic.
Saute 2 minutes.
Add beans, Tabasco, and vinegar.
Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover nd simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in rice and cilantro. Stir.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve.

Hope you try this great recipe.
Happy Cooking!

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[Dib's]

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[Sage]

For some reason it doesn't work for me; I highlight it and as soon as I touch the color I chose the highlight part disappears.